Hey Guys,

I'm 4 days post op and feeling much better!

my abd is sore with more pain noted toward the left.

im doing liquid codeine which helps, its def totally different experience than what I

expected. The surgery the afterwards, and now home with family its a trip.

Anybody whose close post op please keep in touch. I would love to rummage through

your brains

Thanks all

Hi there

I'm 6 days out and today is the first day with no pain/discomfort...I too was taking the Tylenol w/ codine to ensure I had a good sleep but I don't think I'll Ned it tonight....I almost feel back to "normal"! . Each day gets better and each day you'll be able to sip a little more . Good luck amd hope you're doing well!

I'm 8 days post op today. Was just able to start drinking my protein shakes again. The last few days have been tough without the protein. Got really light headed and dizzy. I'll be on clear liquids with protein shakes for the next 3 weeks then i can start the pureed foods. Looking forward to that at this point lol Hope all is well. Every day gets a little easier. Good luck to you!

Hola , I just had my surgery on the 6th and I left the hospital today back to the hotel until Saturday when I travel back home which is approx A 12.5 Hour trip for me. Ok so I'm just 2 days out and I feel like being sick all the time and I just want to lay in bed all day.

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Prada.

Hola , I just had my surgery on the 6th and I left the hospital today back to the hotel until Saturday when I travel back home which is approx A 12.5 Hour trip for me. Ok so I'm just 2 days out and I feel like being sick all the time and I just want to lay in bed all day.

Don't worry about the nausea, it will go away. I had it for the first 2 days then it was gone. It does get better, keep up the great work!

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Prada.

Man you guys already answered a few of my questions ! Thank you.

I did notice already my pain is better with only two small doses of meds today.

I just started really with the Protein shakes, It was essentially intolerable for me

over the last 3 days but I'm coming around. Im only supposed to do clears/proteins

for 2 weeks but I may stretch that out longer depending on how I feel and what my

belly feels.

Good Luck Guys...

Hola , I just had my surgery on the 6th and I left the hospital today back to the hotel until Saturday when I travel back home which is approx A 12.5 Hour trip for me. Ok so I'm just 2 days out and I feel like being sick all the time and I just want to lay in bed all day.

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Prada.

Prada

I felt pretty sick the first two days as well then day 3 & 4 I turned a corner.

It may last a little longer b/c of the traveling but It does get better, I promise!

You literally wake up one day and feel like hey... its almost normal.. well almost !!

I am post op day 5 today also. I went to Mx and they do not give narcotics either in the hospital or to go home with. Although they do give you pain meds, I never really felt a difference and have not taken anything for pain since day 2. I would not even say I have pain at all, just slight discomfort if I try and twist and turn in the bed or if I actually press on my incisions.

I do have a lot of gurgling going on and definitely some acid reflux the last 2 nights but have started my Prilosec today. I am very surprised actually because for the last 3 days, I have gotten in quite a bit of liquid. Today, Im almost up to 60 oz of Powerade zero and Water and not including sugar free popcicles. So, that feels good....

Going to venture out to Walmart tomorrow and walk around, hope to feel better every day!

Every day is a new day & a different/better experience. I'm 8 days out. Still not "hungry", but on day 6, my stomach woke up & roared! all these strange noises; I've never paid so my h to the inside of my body before. I thought I'd never get my 64oz liquids & 64 oz protein requirement in, it's like a full time job & i was so nervous & intimidated, but it gets easier & easier. I put protein powder in everything. Tried instant mashed potatoes 2day, & I think I ate 2 much 2 fast, & felt kinda nauseous- had 2 go lie down. I guess learning's gonna be like that. It's the price for this amazing do-over gift the sleeve gives us. Good luck!

Post op day 3 , had to go back to hospital ! Dehydration , it sneaks up on ya' ! Iv fluids pain and nausea meds! Should be home in short order.

Misty & Jennie

Glad to hear you're doing great..!

Im still personally struggling with the Protein Water combo...

I too have a lot of gurgling and found if i drink more than 3 ounces in 45 minutes

then I feel pretty crappy (cramps, discomfort) so i've been moving pretty slow.

Ramona

Keep your head up mama !! I go see the doc on friday and while I dont feel dehydrated ive only

been able to get in about 30 ounces of water daily..

I'm going to visit him at the hospital b/c he'll be doin rounds It wouldnt surprise me if I got myself

some IV fluids tomorrow.

I too have been light headed but I think its b/c of the nutrition.. only about 8-10 oz of protein a day.

yikes..

good luck ladies..

Thanks for the encouragement ,I put myself on a schedule : wake up :hydrate 8oz Water then have my protien shake an hour later.(it takes an hour to drink 2 oz every 15 minutes) lol.......then 16 oz water until an hour before lunch......usually thickened Soup with Protein 4-6oz ......wait an hour another waterbottle ......then dinner more of the same then last before bed herbal tea.....2 days this schedule has worked.......